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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is left out of all ancient Egyptian writing?

2. Where does Margaret say she will go if she cannot accompany Ralph on his next dig?

3. Why does Margaret request that Ralph return to Boston immediately after CCF wires funds to him?

4. In order to continue his work on the valley floor, Ralph needs what?

5. According to Farrell, where does Margaret like to party?

Short Essay Questions

1. In his childhood, what did Ralph tell the vicar about Egyptian theology that got him beaten?

2. When Ralph leaves the workers to guard the tomb and goes into town, what does he do in town?

3. Describe the party CCF threw for Ralph and Margaret.

4. Who is Ferrell?

5. Why does Margaret want Ralph to return to Boston?

6. Why does Ralph cut the pay of his workers?

7. Describe the staircase that Ralph visits at Carter's site.

8. Why is Ferrell not looking forward to his trip to Boston?

9. What is the explanation that Margaret gives for her odd initial letter to Ralph?

10. Why did Paul join the army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does greed and personal success motivate the various characters in the book? Compare/contrast at least three different characters and use specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What does Professor ter Breuggen represent in the story? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How does the ending of the book flow logically from the plot? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.

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